Quality awareness of tap drinking water among Bangkok city residents and implications for sustainable supply management

Abstract Although tap water in Bangkok has met international standards, some consumers do not trust that it is safe to drink. The demand for bottled still increasing. This may result infrastructure investments and the production of waste. study aimed explore factors influence acceptance drinkable among residents. Data this cross-sectional were collected via an interview 374 participants using a structured questionnaire. There was significant prevalence (51.87%) Among them, 82.99% selected drink 9.79% drank directly from tap. Factors affected occupation, monthly income, campaign perception, personal belief, unacceptable sensory appearance, risk knowledge, attitude. found drinking selection associated with self-reported diarrhea. While we recognize limitations, our data provide additional insight into which affect consumers' behavior offer several benefits suppliers public health decision-makers. would eventually increase awareness economic use finally reduce pollution by plastic